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Chapter 27 Section 2
OBJECTIVES:
Describe how your body keeps out pathogens
immune response
RESPONDING TO A VIRUS:
1. Two paths: some virus particles are engulfed by
macrophages others infect body cells; viruses have
viral antigens
2. Two responses: helper T cells have receptor proteins
that recognize viral antigens; they begin a T cell
response or a B cell response
3. T Cell Response: helper T cells activate killer T cells
4. Destroying Infected Cells: Killer T cells recognize the
antigens on infected cells. Killer T cells destroy them.
5. B Cell Response: Helper T cells activate B cells which
then make antibodies
6. Destroying Viruses: antibodies bind to antigens on
viruses; clumped viruses are marked for destruction.
IMMUNE RESPONSE:
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FEVERS:
When macrophages activate helper T cells
they send a chemical signal that tells your
brain to turn up the heat!
Such as…
Allergies
Autoimmune Diseases
Cancer
AIDS
ALLERGIES:
Sometimes the immune system overreacts to
antigens that are not dangerous
Examples:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Type 1 Diabetes
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Lupus
CANCER:
Healthy cells divide at a regulated rate